The Patriarch of All Romania, His Beatitude Daniel, in his sermon on the 6th Sunday of Matthew, reminded that the first hospitals in the country and other states were established by the Church. Among others, His Beatitude noted that “Today’s Gospel reading urges every Christian to bring to his soul the Merciful Love of Christ,…

The Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople, His All Holiness Bartholomew I, on Sunday afternoon officiated at the First Paraclesis to the All Holy Theotokos, the Virgin Mary. Earlier in the morning, on the occasion of the feast day of St. Solomon, whose holy relics are kept in the Patriarchal cathedral, His All Holiness presided over the…

Roughly three weeks remain before the debut in Greece of the Hollywood film “Man of God”, based on the life and works of St. Nektarios of Aegina. The film, by director Yelena Popovic, will premiere in cinemas around Greece on Aug. 26. Greek actor Aris Servetalis portrays St. Nektarios in the film. The soundtrack to…

On Tuesday, July 28th 2021, at the Church of Saint Panteleimon and Saint Paraskevi in Harrow, NW London, His Eminence Archbishop Nikitas presided over the Divine Liturgy in concelebration with their Graces, Bishop Raphael of Ilion and Iakovos of Claudiopolis. His Grace Bishop Iakovos presided over Matins. At the end of the Divine Liturgy, His…

St. Peter & Paul Serbian Church was organized in 1911 on 1634 Kendall Street, South Bend, primarily by immigrants from in and around Lika. The Cornerstone was laid by the Very Rev. Markovich. The Church on Kendall Street was completed in 1912 and the first divine liturgy was served with several priests including the Very…

When the Jews slew St. Stephen by stoning, they left his body for the dogs to consume. However, God’s providence intended otherwise. The martyr’s body lay in an open place at the foothill of the city for one night and two days. The second night Gamaliel, Paul’s teacher and secretly a disciple of Christ, came…

Beloved Sisters and Brothers in the Lord, As we commence the days of the Holy Fast for the Dormition of the Most Holy Mother of God, I rejoice that I am with you all in this magnificent church and community that is named in Her honor. The Fast commences today with the special commemoration of…

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The award-winning movie “Man of God”, based on the life and works of St. Nektarios of Aegina, will debut in Greek cinemas on Aug. 26. The Hollywood production was shot in the greater Athens area and on the island of Aegina, where St. Nektarios founded a renowned monastery, a place that attracts thousands of pilgrims…